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The following two posts were initially advertised in December. The deadline for applications, 20th January, is now approaching. Principal Consultant: Animal Health & Welfare (Edinburgh) Principal Consultant: Ecology & Environmental Science (Aberdeen) BioSS offers two rewarding appointments for experienced statisticians with enthusiasm for the provision of consultancy advice to, and innovative collaborations with, research scientists. Post-holders will manage small teams of consultants supporting research funded by the Scottish Executive, conduct applied strategic research in statistical methodology and/or mathematical modelling, and develop a portfolio of contract research and consultancy. Starting salary will be in the range £34 - £40k, plus public sector pension. Applicants must have at least six years experience of collaboration with scientists and innovation in applied statistics / stochastic modelling, substantiated by a good record of applied research publications. Experience of staff and project management would be a distinct advantage. BioSS provides a lively and supportive environment for consultancy and research in which mathematical and statistical expertise is applied to provide innovative solutions to problems in agriculture, the environment and public health. For further details of both posts, see http://www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies.html To discuss the posts contact BioSS Director David Elston (+44 (0)1224 498255; [log in to unmask]). CLOSING DATE 20 January 2006 BioSS is formally a part of Scottish Crop Research Institute, an equal opportunities employer grant-aided by the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department